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Background radiation — AQA GCSE Physics 8463

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Background radiation

AQA GCSE Physics · 8463

Background radiation

What you need to know

Identify sources of background radiation (natural and man-made).
Explain how radiation dose is affected by occupation and location.

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Background radiation
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